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Box In The Shape Of An Egg

This is a Box in the shape of an egg. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1967. Its medium is worked tortoiseshell inlaid with gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

L x Di: 7.5 × 4.5 cm (2 15/16 × 1 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Box In The Shape Of An Egg; worked tortoiseshell inlaid with gold; L x Di: 7.5 × 4.5 cm (2 15/16 × 1 3/4 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1967-48-33

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Plastics.

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